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Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Petrel: 9 killed

Date & Time: Aug 15, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Registration:
51
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Petrel - Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Location:
Petrel-Burevestnik (Iturup Island, Kuril Islands)
Sakhalin oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Petrel-Burevestnik Airport on a flight to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, carrying three passengers and six crew members on behalf of the KGB/Border Guard. After takeoff, while climbing, the crew was instructed by ATC to initiate a left turn when the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Medvezhonok. The wreckage was found about 10 metres below the summit and all nine occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the instructions transmitted by local ATC to the crew were non compliant with the published procedures as all crew/aircraft must follow a right turn after departure.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Cazombo: 47 killed

Date & Time: Feb 22, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Luena - Cazombo
Location:
Cazombo
Moxico
Country:
Angola
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
43
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
47
Circumstances:
On approach to Cazombo, the aircraft was shot down by a Stinger surface-to-air missile and crashed few km from Cazombo Airport. All 43 occupants were killed, among them 37 civilians.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a Stinger surface-to-air missile shot by UNITA rebels.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26LP in Nyurba

Date & Time: Nov 2, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-26038
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Fire fighting
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Yakutsk - Nyurba
MSN:
97308002
YOM:
1979
Location:
Nyurba
Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing for unknown reasons. There were no casualties. This AN-26LP version was used as fire fighting aircraft.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 near Spafaryev Island: 7 killed

Date & Time: May 5, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Registration:
52 blue
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Spafaryev Island
Magadan oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Magadan-56 Airport on a mission for the KGB and Border Guards. It crashed in unknown circumstances near the Spafaryev Island. All seven crew members were killed.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Santiago de Cuba: 4 killed

Date & Time: Mar 23, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Registration:
CU-T1436
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Santiago de Cuba - Havana
MSN:
87307406
YOM:
1978
Flight number:
CU7406
Location:
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago de Cuba
Country:
Cuba
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
41
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, at V1 speed, the captain decided to abandon the takeoff procedure for unknown reasons. He reduced engine power and initiated an emergency braking maneuver. At a distance of 150 meters from the runway end, he realized he could not stop the airplane in time so he veered off runway to the left. The aircraft went into a grassy area, rolled for few dozen meters then plunges in a ravine, bursting into flames. Four passengers were killed while 17 other occupants were injured.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 near Petropavlovsk: 37 killed

Date & Time: Oct 26, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Registration:
09
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Location:
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Kamchatka Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
31
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
37
Circumstances:
The approach to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky-Khalaktyrka Airport was initiated in poor weather conditions. In limited visibility due to rain falls, the crew failed to realize his altitude was insufficient when, at a height of 1,500 meters, the aircraft struck the slope of a snow covered mountain (2,310 meters high) located 35 km from the airport. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and all 37 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The accident was the consequence of a controlled flight into terrain after the crew decided to complete the approach under VFR mode in IMC conditions.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 off Havana: 7 killed

Date & Time: Sep 11, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Registration:
14-22
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
3805
YOM:
1976
Location:
Havana
La Habana
Country:
Cuba
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The crew was approaching Havana-Jose Marti-Rancho Boyeros Airport when the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in the sea few km offshore. A crew member was rescued while seven other occupants were killed.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 near Cazombo: 42 killed

Date & Time: Jul 23, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Luena - Cazombo
Location:
Cazombo
Moxico
Country:
Angola
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
44
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
42
Circumstances:
While descending to Cazombo on a flight from Luena, the aircraft was hit by a surface-to-air missile shot by UNITA rebels. The missile struck one of the engine and the crew elected to make an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed 40 km from the airport, bursting into flames. Six passengers were injured while 42 other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a surface-to-air missile.
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